BMRCL enhances safety, accessibility at metro stations
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited
BMRCL
CCTV
AI-powered video analytics
Maheshwar Rao
digital transformation
Baiyappanahalli Metro Station
In a significant step towards strengthening passenger safety and improving service efficiency,) has deployed an advancedsurveillance system and introduced self-service ticket machines across its network.A new high-tech surveillance system has been commissioned across six key metro stations between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road. Launched on May 6, the system includesand Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology to enhance security across station premises. In addition to monitoring station interiors, the surveillance covers the station perimeters, enabling metro authorities to maintain round-the-clock situational awareness and detect potential threats in real time. 'The safety of our passengers is of utmost importance,' said M, Managing Director, BMRCL. 'The integration of AI-based surveillance and ANPR technology equips us with the tools to act swiftly and ensure a secure environment across the metro network.'Alongside safety upgrades, BMRCL has taken another leap towardsby introducing 10 Self-Service Ticket Machines at. These machines are designed to offer fast, contactless, and user-friendly ticketing through a simple two-step process. Commuters can select their destination using a route map or dropdown menu, confirm passenger details, and make payments through any UPI-enabled mobile application. The machine then issues a paper QR ticket, which can be scanned at both entry and exit gates. 'This initiative aims to gradually phase out traditional single journey tokens, reduce waiting time, and promote eco-friendly practices by encouraging commuters to dispose of used paper tickets in designated bins,' a BMRCL official said. The official added that these efforts reflect the ongoing commitment to embracing smart, sustainable, and commuter-friendly technologies.
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